Ambitiouz Entertainment announced plans of launching a branch in the United States of America in 2023. The record label is one of the most talked about local music companies in SA due to the saga with her signees. Taking to Twitter, the new move was revealed which got some brows raised. Some people applauded them for the progress, while others perceived it as a joke.
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Future has released the Travis Scott-directed visuals for “712PM,” which serves as the opening track for his most recent-album, I NEVER LIKED YOU.
Released Tuesday (November 29), the video sees Future enjoying the high life as he gets chauffeured around the city with a date by his side before pulling up to an anxiously-awaiting crowd of fans and paparazzi. I NEVER LIKED YOU is Future’s ninth studio album, and arrived in April following a two-year hiatus from the Atlanta rhymer. The effort debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 222,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, making it the biggest debut of the year at the time. It also marked his eighth consecutive No. 1 in seven years, which began with 2015’s DS2.
While he’s still promoting the LP with visuals, Pluto’s also making time to lend his talents to his peers’ projects as well. On Sunday (November 27), Cardi B previewed a collab between Future and her husband Offset that will live on Set’s forthcoming solo effort. The snippet was met with a flood of approval in the comments from the likes of G Herbo, DJ Spinking and more.
Originally set to be released on November 4, Offset’s solo album was delayed indefinitely following Takeoff’s murder on November 1. No new date has been set.
Future is also among the names set to appear on Jacquees’ new album Sincerely for You, which is due out next month. Other guest spots include 21 Savage, Tory Lanez, 6LACK, Summer Walker, Dreezy and John P. Kee. More than just a feature, however, Future is also listed as one of the executive producers of the album alongside Birdman, Ronald “Slim” Williams and Jacquees himself.
During an interview with REVOLT in July, Jacquees spoke on getting Future to executive produce the project.
“Future is like my big bro and he’s always been somebody who has supported me,” he said. “We from the same side of the city in Atlanta — from the east side. Future has always been there for me, like, behind the scenes, so now it’s time to bring it to the forefront. He always tells me it’s time for me to be up here and how he wants to help me do it.” “I was in the studio playing music, and Future says how he’s going to put the whole album together for me and produce my third album,” he continued. “This one is especially big — the third album has to be big. He reassured me that he’s gonna make sure the album is a huge success and that’s what Future did — we came up with a masterpiece.”
The album arrives December 16 via Cash Money Records.
Source – Hiphopdx
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AKA has been picked by South Africans to be the perfect vocalist on Prince Kaybee’s new beat.
On Friday, the music producer shared a beat made while in the studio and shared it on social media.
Fans instantly reacted by applauding him for making a good sound, a few hours later, Supa Mega trended on social media, as people urged the producer to work with the rapper.
Even Kaybee’s friend, Donald, thinks Kiernan is the perfect person for the sound.
AKA and Prince Kaybee are friends, so, it’s expected that this is going to be a smooth collaboration.
The Reception & Recommendation Kiernans Is Getting For This Beat Is Prove That Kiernan Is Dearly Loved And Trusted With Delivering Beautiful Music By The People Of South Aah. All The Hate Speech Is Purely & Solely Cap And Hogwash. Idolo Is Doro 👑 https://t.co/xPZgMF21Ul
Cassper Nyovest recently took to his Twitter to hunt that he will be dropping a new album in 2022.
The star has made it known that he is definitely not slacking this year as he will be dropping a new album and that it was going to be hip hop.
Cassper’s fans were excited after hearing the news
Hip hop superstar Cassper Nyovest has big plans for 2022 and has hinted at one of them on Twitter.
The artist took to the social media platform to make the following announcement: “I would love to make a dope Hip Hop Album this year. Putting it in the universe.”
See tweet below:
I would love to make a dope Hip Hop Album this year. Putting it in the universe.
Ukhozi FM’s annual New Year’s Eve countdown has, over the decades, become the most important signifier of the biggest hit of the year.
Artists clamour to be included in the radio station’s Top 10 list. And with nearly eight million listeners, featuring on the station’s Record of the Year list means you have a bona fide hit song.
So imagine South Africa’s surprise when a song that most people had not heard before was voted the Record of the Year by Ukhozi FM listeners.
As people captured the moment we crossed over to 2022, videos showed their faces going from excitement to confusion as Isibani by DJ Hlo blared from their speakers. Conversation soon started, with many asking about the song and who the artist was and how they had managed to beat fan favourite songs like Adiwele by Young Stunna, Osama by Zakes Bantwini, and Wena Nkosi Uyazi by Jumbo.
DJ Hlo, real name Hlosiwe Mthalane, released Isibani featuring DJ Manzo and Sboniso in October last year. By winning Ukhozi FM’s record of the year 2021, she has made history by being the first female DJ to take home the title.
The 24-year-old from Seaview in Durban released the track as a single and went on to top the chart on Radiomonitor.
The subject around the “song of the year” causes a stir .Photo Social Media
Radiomonitor tracks the worldwide airplay of songs, with the information given to record labels and radio stations. Isibani was easily the most popular song with Ukhozi FM listeners in their poll.
DJ Hlo said her love for music started at the age of seven as she was raised in a musically-inclined family. She said she grew up under a lot of musical influence and that she grew up listening to icons such as Brenda Fassie, which made her fall in love with music even more. She said she decided to become a DJ after completing her degree in Industrial Psychology and Management at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
“The journey has had its ups and downs, but I am continuously learning and gaining new knowledge as I grow in the industry. I am looking forward to learning new things and exploring my musical talents,” said DJ Hlo.
Asked about the type of music she does and the whole meaning behind Isibani, she described her music as an alignment of emotionally raw lyricism and intensely moving instrumentals that cut straight into the listener’s heart.
“It is very dynamic and can be enjoyed by everyone, from the young to the old. The word ‘Isibani’ is basically translated to ‘Light’. Overall the song is a dedication to our loved ones as they bring light into our lives and encourage us to be better versions of ourselves. They push us to do more. I just hope the song brings something positive to listeners.”
About the win, she said she feels extremely content to be the first female DJ to win the Ukhozi FM record of the year.
“Honestly it is taking time to kick in. It is a huge achievement and will definitely be written in the history books. It is my legacy. I am just so thankful to everyone who voted for my song to be number one. It is also hard to believe that I do not deserve to be in the top ten because those who voted for the song clearly thought otherwise. After all, voting lines were open to the whole of South Africa, so everybody had an opportunity to vote for their favourite. I have a very strong support system, so I do not mind any criticism directed towards me. I do not put any negativity to heart because although there are people who are criticising me, there are also those who are rooting for me with all the positive comments.”
What does the future hold for her?
She is currently working on an EP and will be releasing it amidst the song of the year hype as a token of appreciation for her fans.
South African music duo, Major League DJz, whose names are, Bandile Mbere and Banele Mbere are 31-year-old today, 3rd of December, 2022.
The duo were born in Boston, USA, but relocated to South Africa, where they now make huge money from making music.
The twins’ contribution to Mzansi music can never be swept beneath the carpet as their impact is boldly written on the walls of the music industry.
They started in the music industry as Hip Hop DJs, and they are the creatives behind some of the biggest hip hop songs in SA.
Starting Major League Gardens was a blessing to the hip-hop culture, as it was the most influential concert.
Banele and Bandile hosted the festival for over 5 years; rappers like, Cassper Nyovest, AKA, A-Reece, Nasty C, Riky Rick and many others graced the stage of the prestigious event.
Hip hop nose-dived two years ago, and the duo switched to Amapiano, which became, and it’s still the hottest genre in the country.
Amapiano history can’t be told without their mention, as they helped the sound travel across the globe by shutting down shows.
From Major League Gardens to Amapiano Balcony Mixes, which they release every Friday.
The Amapiano mixes is the most streamed yano mixes, as one of the episodes has garnered 4 million views.
The balcony mix is hosted by the twins, and they invite guests artists like DBN Gogo, Busta 929, Boohle and others.
This event has also helped South African Dance Industry, as the appearances of talented dancers on the show helped boost their career.
Kamo Mphela, Uncle Vinny, Cooper Pabi and a few others got their fame and career success from the balcony mix.
The Balcony mix lasted for two years, and it’s undoubtedly the biggest event the duo gave the yano culture.
In 2021, they took amapiano sound to Dubai, London, Nigeria, they also had a residency in Ghana which recently ended.
The DJz also planned to sell out O2 Arena, in London this year, 2022; they will be sharing more details about the concert soon.
Speaking of Amapiano hits, they have, Le Plane E’Landile, Dinaledi. They also featured in MFR Souls hit song, Amanikiniki.
Within the few years since they metamorphosed into yano DJz, they’ve released projects, which are:
Dawn FM, The Weeknd’s fifth studio album, is set to drop Friday, Jan. 7
The Weeknd is dropping new music!
On Twitter Monday, the 31-year-old Canadian singer announced that his new album, Dawn FM, will be released Friday. A teaser trailer revealed that the new record will include collaborations with Jim Carrey, Tyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne, Quincy Jones and Oneohtrix Point Never.
In the quick clip, the Starboy singer explores a new, unfamiliar world – and even ages decades. “A new sonic universe from the mind of The Weeknd,” text on the cryptic video reads, featuring footage of a car and women dancing in a nightclub.
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On Saturday, he also shared a screenshot of text messages between him and his creative director, XO Records co-founder La Mar Taylor, on Instagram where they chatted about the album.
“Happy New Year brother! What we thinking ??” Taylor asked.
“Happy new year! Everything feels chaotic again,” the “Save Your Tears” singer replied. “Music can heal and that feels more important than another album rollout. Let’s just drop the whole thing and enjoy it with the people… XO.”
Dawn FM, his fifth studio album, will follow After Hours, released March 2020. According to his website, The Weeknd is set to embark on the After Hours til Dawn Stadium Tour this summer, traveling to North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.
“Due to constraints of arenas and the demand for more shows I want to do something bigger and special for you which requires stadiums,” a message reads. “Current tickets will be refunded automatically and all ticket holders will be given priority to buy tickets for the stadium shows when they go on sale.”
Tour dates for the After Hours til Dawn Stadium Tour have not yet been announced.
Music is a loved one in South Africa as the entertainment industry is continuing to evolve.
Many actors and celebrities in general are venturing into music and some are gaining more audience.
However, some have been able to prove their fans right as they dropped some hit singles last year.
Let’s take a look five celebrities who dropped new music in 2021 despite some of them not being musicians:
1. Anele Zondo – Ingew
Anele is popularly known to be an actress and a media personality but has broaden her horizons by becoming a hip hop rapper and dropped her debut song Ingwe featuring Given Zulu.
Anele revealed that music was always part o her life and something she had always wanted to do.
2. Tino Chinyano – Nothing For Free
Tino Chinyano’s main gig as a model and businessman has expanded to include music after he dropped his first single, Nothing For Free marking his outing as a hip hop rapper.
3. Quing Simz – I Love Me More
Simphiwe Ngema is another beautiful souls who also ventured into music and dropped a song called I Love Me More.
She is one of the artists on the list who has been involved in the music industry for quite a while.
She used to sing with her late husband Dumi Madilela.
4. DSK – Gabadiya
Dingaan Khumalo is known for his acting skills and is a recognised TV personality.
He has jumped onto the Amapiano bandwagon and released his first single featuring Bhubesi called Gabadiya.
5. Ntobeko Sishi – Sincerely Yours
Ntobeko dropped his track Sincerely Yours which was featured on Netflix’s popular sequel film Happiness Ever After. This was a major achievement for an independent artist and a massive milestone in his career.
In honor of the new year, Sounwave says he’s working on “new creations,” and fans are expecting it to mean Kendrick Lamar’s long-awaited final TDE album is on the way. Lamar’s longtime producer hinted at upcoming music in a post on his Instagram page.
“Took a full year off to get realigned with what I love to do,” he captioned a scenic photo of a laptop. “New creations on the way.”
A bunch of fellow hit-makers popped up in the comments to share some love including Kenny Beats, Boi1da, and more.
Back in August, Lamar confirmed that he was working on a new project and that it would be his last with TDE.
“As I produce my final TDE album, I feel joy to have been a part of such a cultural imprint after 17 years,” Lamar wrote in a statement at the time. “The Struggles. The Success. And most importantly, the Brotherhood. May the Most High continue to use Top Dawg as a vessel for candid creators. As I continue to pursue my life’s calling. There’s beauty in completion. And always faith in the unknown. Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts. I’ve prayed for you all. See you soon enough.”
